Christina McGarr
Train across Baroque and jazz styles with a Berklee graduate who makes violin playing truly engaging




Private lessons - Christina McGarr
Bachelors degree
$18
$17
/ 30 min
About your violin teacher
As a seasoned violin tutor with over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in music, I am Christina McGarr, dedicated to providing top-notch violin lessons. My expertise spans across various styles like Classical, Jazz, Electric, and more. Specializing in techniques like Bowing, Ear Training, and Music Theory, I ensure a comprehensive learning experience. From mastering Posture to perfecting Vibrato, I cover it all. I cater to students of all levels, from school to adult and professional musicians, offering tailored lessons to suit individual learning styles and goals. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to polish your skills, I am here to guide you on your musical journey. Let's dive into the world of violin together, exploring the rich repertoire and honing your skills. Unleash your musical potential with personalized lessons designed just for you. Embark on this transformative musical adventure with me today!
Friendly violin teacher, big results
Improvement feels fast and stress-free
Violin teacher rated 48/5 for progress & patience
Parents appreciate how lessons helps children grow without pressure
Supportive violin teacher across levels
Students report 95% satisfaction in learning pace and feedback
Violin lessons overview
My personalized tutoring approach caters to students of all levels, including school, college, adult, and professional individuals seeking Violin lessons. With a teaching style focused on performance coaching, creativity, empathy, expressive musicality, and sight-reading skills, I aim to create an engaging and supportive online learning environment. I leverage a variety of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, metronome apps, and virtual violin apps to enhance interactive lessons. By following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, IB, and more, I ensure a comprehensive educational experience. My methodology strengths lie in fostering technical skills, nurturing creativity, and making learning a fulfilling and enjoyable journey for over 200 students. Thank you for choosing me to guide you on your musical path!
Your violin teacher specialities
Violin Repertoire
Finger Placement and Scales
Vibrato and Intonation
Music theory
Reading Music & Sight-Reading

Violin concept taught by Christina
Christina McGarr guided Sally Baek through violin pieces including Brandenburg, Zardus, Meditation, and Bach Partita, focusing on bowing, slurring, and vibrato techniques for Baroque and Russian styles. Christina recommended listening to Itzhak Perlman's performance of "Shakona" for inspiration and assigned practice on new pieces with vibrato. They rescheduled their regular meeting to Saturdays.
Dotted Slurs
Baroque Style
Vibrato
Site Reading
Bowing Techniques
Low Two Finger Placement
KOD (Coda) and DSL code
D Major Scale Practice
Reading Sheet Music Symbols
Christina gave Sally a violin lesson that included technique refinement, musicality exploration, and repertoire selection. They discussed Sally's schedule and orchestra participation, and listened to Itzhak Perlman for inspiration. Christina provided feedback and suggested new pieces for Sally to learn.
Bow Control
Orchestral Experience
Shifting Finger Positions
Importance of Listening
Expressive Violin Playing
Phrasing in Music
Measure 18
Rhythm Exercises
Look to Jesus Song
Ear Training
D Major Scale
Violin Parts
Treble Cleft
Double Bar
Time Signature
String Vibration
Tuning
Open String
Repeat Sign
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Jazz Violin
Electric Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in violin classes
Violin Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Orchestral Accompaniments
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for beginners
Violin for intermediate
Violin for adults
Violin for advanced
All Levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive violin lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining

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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.